Help Yourself

Brighton Book Festival

We'll be talking to authors who have challenged the white, ableist, cis, heteronormative and exclusive self-care movements.

Brighton CCA

Self-care has become the latest buzzword in the predominantly white, wealthy, 'wellness' industry. But, self-care actually has a much more radical history, rooted in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and carried forward by black writers and activists such as Audre Lorde. In this panel discussion we'll be looking at how the notion of self-care has been co-opted and marginalised groups have been excluded from self care spaces. We'll be talking to authors who have challenged the white, ableist, cis, heteronormative and exclusive self-care movements and asking how we can honor the radical history of self-care.

About Donna Noble is an Author, Wellbeing Coach, Educator and Founder of Curvesomeyoga. She is widely known for her dedication to making yoga and wellbeing more accessible and inclusive. She is also a social justice and diversity and inclusion advocate. As well as an original co-creator of the UK's first Black wellbeing &amp; fitness festival.Her first book, “Teaching Body Positive Yoga” was published in August 2022 and she contributed to the Anthology “Forgiveness is the Hardest Thing” in January 2021.Donna is also a Writer, and her work has been featured in countless print and digital media, including HuffPost, Thrive Global, Stylist Magazine, The Metro, Om Yoga and Lifestyle Magazine and on BBC Radio London and Channel 4.

Dr RonxDr Ronx is a trans non-binary emergency medicine doctor by profession. They describe themself as a queer, black, androgynous intersectional feminist. They self-funded their way through Medical School after leaving home in their teenage years and graduated from Kings College Medical School in 2011.Dr Ronx comes from a difficult upbringing and realised their unique story could help motivate and inspire young people. Dr Ronx is passionate about volunteering and has mentored young people in the local community and provided aid to Syrian refugees in Turkey.Dr Ronx has appeared regularly on TV, presenting: ‘Operation Ouch’ on CBBC; ‘The Unshockable Dr Ronx’ for BBC 3; ‘The Truth About Boosting Your Immune System’ on BBC One; and highly acclaimed Channel 4 investigative documentary ‘Is Covid Racist?’. Their non-fiction book for 6 to 9 year olds 'Amazing Bodies' will be published in the Little Expert series in July 2023.Their motto is “You cannot be, what you do not see”.

AboutIndie has created a Holistic Wellbeing space offering a variety of healing modalities to help you feel your best.
 She shares her ancestral practices of Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda as a means to live well through the rhythms
 of nature whilst taking in your unique lived experience to create tailored treatments for you. Holistic facials are an
 opportunity to look after yourself through your skin and Indie only uses natural, cruelty free and skin friendly
 products to bring out your inner glow. Now the question is which journey do you want to take?
Indie guides Brighton's only Yoga class for Women of colour and is passionate about creating spaces for people
 of the global majority to be seen, heard and to rest. She believes self care and collective care are inherently linked
 and shares with this in mind.

<h1>Hosted in association with Brighton CCA</h1>Brighton CCA is a centre for contemporary arts, open to all, hosting world class exhibitions, projects, commissions and research by international emerging and established artists.L﻿ocationT﻿he event will be hosted at the Sallis Benney Theatre inside Brighton CCA, at 58-67 Grand Parade, Brighton BN2 0JY.P﻿lease use the entrance on Kingswood Street.

AccessBrighton CCA and The University of Brighton are committed to being open and accessible to all. Brighton CCA has step-free access throughout its public spaces. The venue is wheelchair accessible.There are two accessible parking bays available by the side entrance to the quad. Please get in touch with Brighton CCA to find out more about their exact location and to organise entering the building.There is an accessible toilet and a gender-neutral toilet.Comfortable seating can be organised.There are quiet spaces for which access can be arranged.If you have any questions or need assistance with your visit please contact Polly Wright on 01273644716 or email brightoncca@brighton.ac.uk and they will do everything they can to make sure you have a positive experience here.

<h1>O﻿ur Sponsor: Hot Yoga South</h1>Hot Yoga South is a haven for good health. Our Hot Yoga classes allow you to sweat and detox through the largest organ of your body your skin. You relax, refresh and revive, while breathing yourself to good health. Our mission is "Healing the World One Yoga Class At A Time" We invite you to come and sweat it out with us, in our array of amazing classes designed to compliment Hot Yoga, strengthening your body and your mind.Hot Yoga is for every body, shape size or colour, no matter your age or ability. Hot Yoga will improve the range of motion of your joints and increase your flexibility.Call now 01273-420273 to book a class or register on our website here:-<a href="https://www.hotyogabrighton.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.hotyogabrighton.co.uk</a>

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